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three-leaf akebia

Akebia trifoliata

Genus: Akebia
Family: Lardizabalaceae

About this plant

A strong-growing climber with leaves composed of three ovate, slightly lobed leaflets which are often bronze-tinted when young, and deep purple flowers in short racemes, followed by light purple fruits

Growing Information

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

A climber that thrives with any good garden soil and aspect, but resents root disturbance

Pruning

Pruning group 11 after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood cuttings or layering

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Wall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

8-12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years